Just as 909 followers of Jim Jones drank the Kool-aid and died in Guyana in 1978, far too many Christians just swallow whatever their church leaders tell them. I don't think that bad theology sends people to hell, but I do believe that unhealthy theology can provide a person with a life filled with guilt, fear, and constant worry about if they have it "just right."
As a Christian, you don't have to check your brain at the door.
When you go to a party or an event, you often have the opportunity to check your coat at the door. In some old West saloons, you had to check your guns at the door.
It doesn't have to be that way with your brain. As a Christian, you are not required to leave your brain outside of the church service or the Bible study. In fact, I think that it is insulting to God when we just swallow everything that is told to us without thinking things through.
If you don't have to check your brain at the door, then it is ok for you to have questions. It is ok for you to disagree with your pastors and teachers.
Many times you can eliminate false teachings simply by thinking about what is being taught in relation to common sense.
"God will make you wealthy." Really? is that what Christianity is about?
"God will save you from pain." Really?
"If you mix these scriptures together, you can find the magic formula." Really? Is Christianity a secret formula?
I think that God has given us a brain and he expects us to use it.
You are entitled to your beliefs.
Don't be afraid to resist unhealthy teaching.
- Free yourself from ideas that instill fear.
- Free yourself from teaching that judges others.
- Free yourself from having to know everything.
Instead, grab the grace, grab the love, grab the joy. You will be glad that you did.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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